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Two
young NYPD officers were shot in the line of duty – one is dead, the other is
fighting for his life. The tragedy happened in Harlem, and hits home on Long
Island.

The
Nassau County PBA issued a statement saying in part, "The Nassau County
PBA stands in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in the NYPD and we pray
for the families of the two officers who were brutally killed and injured.
Words cannot describe the deep sorrow and frustration that every member of law
enforcement feels right now.“

Suffolk
police also released a statement:

Officer
Jason Rivera, 22, <a href="https://longisland.news12.com/1-nypd-officer-killed-1-in-grave-condition-following-harlem-shootingb">was gunned down</a> while responding to a domestic disturbance
call in Harlem Friday night. His partner, Officer Wilbert Mora, 27, was gravely
wounded and is fighting for his life.

The
tragedy is a stark reminder of the dangers of the job, especially for those who
have family members serving with the NYPD.

“My
brother-in-law is a lieutenant NYPD and I tell him all the time how grateful I
am of his service and how tough it is to be a police officer in this day and
age…Every decision you make in a split instance,” said Michael Wood, of
Plainview.

NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell says officers will wear black bands on their
shields in memory of Rivera.

Rivera
and Mora are the fourth and fifth officers shot in the city this month.

Rivera and Mora are the fourth and fifth officers shot in the city this month.

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Nassau, Suffolk police stand with NYPD in wake of Harlem shooting

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And the heartbreak in Harlem is being felt here on Long Island where so many police officers and their families live. News 12's Virginia Huey continues our team coverage. Today's newspaper headlines sparking sadness across Long Island to young NYPD officers shot in the line of duty, one is dead, the other fighting for his life. This tragedy happened in Harlem but it hits home here on Long Island. It's just horrible. It's really upsetting and it's sad to know that people who are trying to protect us, our getting hurt, so young, so brave, so profoundly sad. The murder of 22 year old NYPD officer, Jason Rivera left heavy hearts across Long Island. He's a baby. He's still a baby. I have a 23 year old and it's just, I can't imagine parents, it's so sad. It's heartbreaking. The rookie cop was gunned down in a Harlem apartment as he responded to a domestic disturbance call Rivera's partner. 27 year old officer Wilbert mora was also shot and is clinging to life at a Harlem hospital. They were listening to a mother who called needing help for her son And as the officers were compassionately trying to provide aid to a 47 year old man, he suddenly without warning opened fire on them. In a moment, a young 22 year old life was ended and another forever altered. Rivera joined the department in november 2020 mora has been on the job since 2000 and 18. They are the 4th and 5th officers to be shot in the city this month. The tragic shooting a stark reminder of the dangers of being a first responder, especially for those who have family members serving on the front lines. My brother in law is a lieutenant of NYPD and I tell him all the time. Grateful I am of his service and how tough it is to be a police officer this day and age, especially the Police Benevolent Association of the City of new york shared a photo of the officers saluting Rivera as he was carried out of the hospital. Fellow officers are also keeping vigil for Maura as he fights for his life. Many long Islanders are praying for the officers, families and their brothers and sisters in blue. I feel for the family and I wish them well and everything. Virginia Huey news. 12 Long Island NYPD Police Commissioner Keyshawn sul says officers will wear black bands on their shields in memory of Officer Rivera and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder releasing this statement today on the NYPD shooting saying last night's intentional murder and critical wounding of two of new york's finest is another sad day for our nation. Too many officers have been killed, injured and killed due to individuals who have no respect for law and order. Police officers placed their lives on the line every second of the day to protect, serve and sacrifice for all residents and communities. It is time and long overdue for the nation to stand by all police officers and recognize them for the dangerous and difficult jobs they do every day. Our prayers and support go out to both officers, their families and the members of the NYPD and this latest tragedy leading to a call for change, Nassau PB A president thomas, Shevlin saying this loss should be a wake up call for some elected officials to be tougher on crime. I need them to back us up when it matters. And that's now. I'm calling on everybody to come together. I'm not calling anybody out for the past. We need to move forward together. We need to fix this together. Shevlin says, when you are not tough on crime, in regards to the little things, it opens up the opportunity for people to think they can get away with big things as well. Shevlin says, things need to change now to prevent more tragedies in the future.

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